The Ultimate Guide to Transforming Your Sim's Appearance in The Sims 4

The Sims 4 empowers players to turn their fantasies and creativity into reality. However, the opportunities for customization extend beyond imagination. In fact, The Sims 4 outshines other life simulators when it comes to personalizing the appearances of Sims. Players can make precise adjustments to height, experiment with dyed hair, and even cultivate a charming mustache. Nevertheless, just like in real life, there are times when players may yearn for further modifications.

In order to enhance the personalization of Sims' appearance and make modifications to their look in The Sims 4, players have access to a range of methods at different levels. While some options are limited to adjusting outfits and hairstyles, others enable players to extensively modify the mode and more, resembling the capabilities found in CAS.

How To Change Sims Appearance In The Sims 4

The most efficient way to edit Sims in The Sims 4 is through CAS mode. Players can freely customize their Sims' appearance, traits, likes and dislikes, and aspirations in the Create a Sim mode. However, CAS mode is only accessible when creating a new Sim, making it impossible to edit preexisting ones. Fortunately, players can utilize cheats to modify their preferred Sims. Let's explore how players can edit preexisting Sims in The Sims 4 using CAS mode.

Since The Sims 4 is available on multiple platforms, the method of using cheats may vary depending on the device. Below, we provide a step-by-step guide for each platform, including PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

Cheats are officially introduced in The Sims 4; using them won't result in game bans or penalties.

How To Change A Sims Appearance On PC

To enable cheats on PC, players need to press Ctrl+ Shift+ C simultaneously.

Once the cheat console pops up, type "testingcheats true" and enter to activate the cheats.

Now, type the cheat "cas.fulleditmode" in the cheat window and hit enter.

Click on any sim while pressing the shift key.

Choose "Edit in CAS" from the menu and make desired changes.

How To Change A Sims Appearance On PS4

The process of utilizing this cheat on a Mac closely resembles the one used on Windows, with the only variation being the key combination. Mac users are required to press Command + Shift + C, substituting Ctrl with Command, in order to access the cheat console.

It can be a bit challenging to employ cheats on the PS4. Here is how to enter CAS mode on PS4 using cheats in The Sims 4.

To turn on cheats on PS4, simultaneously press L1, L2, R1, and R2 buttons.

Once the cheat window appears, hit the X key to type using the keyboard.

Type "testingcheats true" and press enter to activate cheats.

Once the cheats are turned on, type "cas.fulleditmode" in the cheat box.

Now hit O + X at once; first, press O and X to access the "Modify in CAS" option.

Make desired changes to the Sim.

How To Change Sim Appearance On Xbox One

On Xbox One, players must simultaneously hold down L1, L2, R1, and R2 to open the cheat window.

Type in "testingcheats true."

Once the "Cheats are enabled" message pops up, type "cas.fulleditmode" and enter.

Now press B + A, and press B first to open the "Modify in CAS" option.

Changing Household Sims Appearance in The Sims 4

Household Sims can easily change their outfits or accessories by using either a mirror or a dresser. To do this, players simply need to click on the mirror or dresser in the game and select the "Plan outfits" option from the menu.

Alternatively, players can hold down the shift key, left-click on any sim in their family, and select the "Modify in CAS" option to access Create a Sim mode. From there, they can make minor adjustments like changing hairstyles, outfits, and accessories.

These are some tips and tricks players can take advantage of to customize the Sims according to their tastes and preferences.

How To Edit Work Outfits In The Sims 4

To change work outfits in The Sims 4, the first step is to enable cheats in the game.

Execute the cheat "sims.modify_career_outfit_in_cas".

Once the CAS mode is launched, players can change their work outfits.

Players can also use the mod Plan Career Outfit to change work outfits in The Sims 4.

The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.